Senior Town Planner – Residential Development

Bidwells; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary and group bonus scheme

Up to 8% matched pension

Private medical insurance

Lifestyle discounts and perks

Continuous learning and study support

Enhanced family leave policies

Agile working to support work-life balance

Job summary

A leading planning consultancy in Essex is seeking a Planner / Senior Planner / Principal Planner. This role involves managing planning projects for residential development, engaging with clients, and ensuring compliance with planning legislation. Ideal candidates will have relevant town planning experience, strong report writing capabilities, and the drive for professional development. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail is required.
• Committing to ongoing professional development is a must.
• Understanding of turnover, income, and profit is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Promote land through emerging Local Plans and manage planning applications.
• Represent clients' interests in written representations and public inquiries.
• Collaborate with internal teams on multi-disciplinary projects.

Skills

Previous relevant town planning experience

Sound knowledge of the UK planning system

Excellent report writing skills

Strong IT skills, particularly with MS Office

Full UK driving licence

Business development skills

Good relationship skills

Education

Chartered member of the RTPI or working towards one

Degree in Planning (RTPI accredited)

Job description

A leading planning consultancy in Essex is seeking a Planner / Senior Planner / Principal Planner. This role involves managing planning projects for residential development, engaging with clients, and ensuring compliance with planning legislation. Ideal candidates will have relevant town planning experience, strong report writing capabilities, and the drive for professional development. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, along with flexible working arrangements.